Echocardiograph Tech III (Full Time, Days)

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 7 - 10

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations orientation and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards.

Job Specific Duties

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.
Analyzes organizes data and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings.
Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.
Enters patient demographics verifies order to undertake examination and performs echocardiographic study based on patients medical history.
Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort understanding and cooperation.
Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.
Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Minimum Job Requirements

Associates Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7 years of experience
CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Eligible for registry in Ultrasound RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred
2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families peers physicians and other hospital personnel
Ability to learn appropriate software application(s)
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Job SummaryIndependently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations orientation and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment an...

Job Summary

Job Specific Duties

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.
Analyzes organizes data and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings.
Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.
Enters patient demographics verifies order to undertake examination and performs echocardiographic study based on patients medical history.
Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort understanding and cooperation.
Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.
Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Minimum Job Requirements

Associates Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7 years of experience
CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Eligible for registry in Ultrasound RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred
2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families peers physicians and other hospital personnel
Ability to learn appropriate software application(s)
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information